Terms and Conditions – Swift Travel
– Package prices on websites or social media channels are typically per person, assuming two adults share a room, and include discounts.
– These prices are subject to availability, exchange rate changes, and may have capacity controls. Prices serve as a guide and can change based on departure date and availability, with the cheapest departure within a specified season used as the base price.
– Additional conditions may apply, such as advance purchase requirements, peak season surcharges, block-out dates, and minimum stay durations8. Prices usually reflect cash payments, and travellers might need visas and insurance8. Specific terms apply to each package, detailed on the package’s detail page.
– Flight prices are generally per person and have various validity, booking, and travel dates. Airport taxes are accurate at the time of publication but can change, especially if the journey includes stops
Passports: Please ensure that all travellers have a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months after your return date to South Africa. Temporary passports are no longer issued by Home Affairs.
Children under 18 years of age: South Africa Immigration regulations stipulate that all children under 18 years of age must travel with their unabridged birth certificate or a full birth certificate displaying both parent’s names. Please ensure you have applied for these well before your intended holiday.
Visas: Please ensure all the necessary visa requirements have been made for all countries visited or transited through during your journey. Swift Travel will refer you to a Visa Supplier to advise and fulfil your visa requirements if you would like to have assistance. You will be required to sign a visa disclaimer exempting Swift Travel from any responsibility in this regard.
Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is essential to protect you from cancellation, medical and personal expenses or loss. We highly recommend purchasing insurance for all persons travelling. We have competitive rates with differing levels of cover so please make sure you ask your consultant about Travel Insurance policies.
BOOKING TERM: You must read, understand and accept the terms and conditions before confirming/paying for your travel arrangements. These terms and conditions will be binding on you as soon as they have been accepted by you or any member in your party, We recommend you keep a copy of these terms and conditions that you have accepted.
Deposits: All bookings must be accompanied by the required deposit or full payment, depending on the airline, tour operator or third-party supplier used. All deposits are non-refundable. Swift Travel reserves the right to cancel a booking should the required deposit not be received. Payment of a deposit does not guarantee the price quoted. This may be affected by rate of exchange fluctuations and other factors beyond Swift Travel control.
Service Charges: Swift Travel reserves the right to implement Service Charges for the services provided to facilitate your booking. These are included in the prices quoted to you prior to booking, or at the time of making any changes. These fees are for services we provide from your initial enquiry stage through to confirming your booking. This includes the sourcing of various travel options for you, the booking and processing of your arrangements with the various third-party suppliers, advising of entry requirements and health regulations as well as after sales support whilst you are on your journey. Service Charges may include, but are not limited to, booking, ticketing, documentation, amendments, cancellation, communications, consultation and administration fees. As we provide services prior to your departure, all Swift Travel service charges are non-refundable in the event of cancellation of your trip for any reason, including Pandemic Travel Restrictions.
Payment Methods: Please reconfirm your outstanding balance before you make a payment as prices may have fluctuated with the rate of exchange.
Swift Travel accepts payment via the following methods:
• Eft : Into one of our bank accounts shown on your sales agreement. Bank transfers can take up to 48 hours to reflect and your booking cannot be processed unless the funds have cleared in our account. Immediate clearance is always advised.
